Ethan Riegelhaupt

About Ethan Riegelhaupt

I am vice president of corporate communications at the New York Power Authority, the nation’s largest state-owned public power organization. I have extensive public and private sector experience and a well-recognized record of success in C-suite positioning, media relations, social media, video production, internal communications, marketing communications, speech writing, crisis management, employee engagement, corporate social responsibility and digital transformation. With senior leadership positions in key sectors - energy and news media - in the midst of dramatic evolution, I have a deep understanding as to how to communicate with audiences, who are looking for new, far more dynamic relationships with their product and service providers. I also take pride in being well-read and staying current because I understand that continued success as a strategic communicator requires a full-appreciation of how change affect us, economically, politically and socially.

Experience

1. Vice President, Corporate Communications

   New York Power Authority

   Nov 2014 — Present

   Serve as principal NYPA spokesperson; formulate statements and responses on major issues in consultation with the President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Management Committee.• Coordinate assignments and activities of members of seven departments: Media Relations, Social Media, NYPA TV/Video, Internal Communications, Marketing Communications, Graphics, and Thought Leadership, enabling the most efficient use of personnel and development of credible, consistent messages for external and internal audiences.• Develop communications programs and thought leadership strategies that speak effectively to a wide range of constituencies that include the utility industry, NYPA customers, New York State and local governments, regulators and energy and new technology advocates.• Oversee creation of print, digital and video materials, including news releases, Op-Eds, multi-media speeches and presentations, Annual Report, regional newsletters and graphic design products, ensuring content meets the highest professional standards. • Lead in the development and deployment of innovative digital communications and products. • Represent NYPA in dealings with Governor’s Press Office and state agencies, commissions and authorities to promote cooperative relationships, coordinate positions and obtain approvals or concurrences as required.

Education

• Colgate University

  Bachelor's degree, history

  1971 — 1975

• Brooklyn Law School

  JD

  1976 — 1979

• The Gunnery School

  High School, history

  1971 — 1975

Skills

• Lobbying
• Policy
• Digital Strategy
• Crisis Communications
• Newsletters
• Social Media
• Strategic Communications
• Corporate Communications
• Public Affairs
• Reputation Management
• Message Development
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Media Relations
• Speech Writing
• Public Policy
• Communication Training
• Strategic Counsel
• Media Studies
• C-Suite Counseling, Government Relations
• Crisis Management
• Editing